Field Technician - Seed & Data Processing Specialist - NBI Partnership : Job Details

Applications are invited for a Field Technician -Seed & Data Processing Specialist to join the Field Experimentation Team at the John Innes Centre based in Norwich, UK.

About the John Innes Centre:

The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences. We nurture a creative, curiosity-led approach to answering fundamental questions in bioscience, and translate that knowledge into societal benefits. Our strategic vision, Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet, sets out our ambitious long-term goals for the game changing impact of our science globally.

Our employees enjoy access to state-of-the-art technology and a diverse range of specialist training opportunities, including support for leadership and management. Click here to find out more about working at the John Innes Centr.

About the Field Experimentation Team:

The Field Experimentation Team deliver world leading field trials in a range of crops to researchers at the John Innes Centre. The post holder will assist JIC scientists in delivering crop genetics research through growing experiments in a commercial farm environment. They will work in a team of five based in JIC’s state of the art field facility near the village of Bawburgh, Norfolk and surrounded by the JIC owned Church Farm (110 Ha). Fieldwork is also carried out at Morley Farms.

The role:

The post holder will assist the Field Experimentation Team in delivering crop genetics research data to JIC scientists and external customers through growing experiments in a commercial farm environment.

Candidates should have previous experience in agriculture or horticulture, good computer literacy and communication skills, along with the ability to work flexibly with regard to working hours and weather conditions. A willingness to operate an array of equipment from drones, sprayers, tractors and combines to spades and scissors is essential.

The ideal candidate:

Candidates should possess 5 GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent) and have enthusiasm for working with plants. You will have good working knowledge of plant husbandry and sound understanding of key Health & Safety principles. Previous experience of working in an agricultural or horticulture environment is essential and prior experience of field experimentation or trials would be advantageous.

Additional information:

Interviews will be held on 11 September 2024.

This role does not meet the full salary requirements set by UKVI to allow for visa sponsorship. However, some individuals may still be eligible for visa sponsorship depending on their personal circumstances. If you require visa sponsorship, please visit the Government website on Skilled Worker Visa's find out if you qualify before applying. Please note, the occupation code for this role is 5112 which is not on the immigration salary list.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website or contact the Human Resources team quoting reference 1004728.

We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity. As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment and good practices towards advancing of gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.